Decorating a Tent? Or an Outdoor Space?

Recently a reader emailed me with a question about how to decorate an outdoor tent, and I wanted to share some ideas and photos that inspired me.

The first idea is not shown in a tent, but can easily be done for an outdoor tent wedding.
Paper lanterns can be purchased online or at party stores across the country in a wide variety of shades, shapes and sizes. This picture shows traditional white spheres that are about 36 inches in diameter.

Another way to light or decorate a space is by bringing in chandeliers (rentals or ones you find at flea markets, etc). This is a great way to add a variety of "feels" to an event, from formal to vintage to modern

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I love the vibe this image from La Cour in Atlanta gives off, it seems as if it is vintage without trying to hard. It also shows the third way to decorate, which is with tiny lights.

Chattanooga Bridal Show

image from J.Crew

Over the weekend, on Sunday, Premier Bride hosted its Semi-Annual Chattanooga Bridal Show. Premier Bride is a national bridal magazine and online planning site where you can find local vendor information. This was the first time the Chattanooga show has been in January and July, previously it has been help in January and August. This is a great change for Premier Bride and for Chattanooga, and it will keep getting bigger and better every year.

One of the reasons why the Bridal Show is such a great planning tool is because you have any where between 90-150 vendors at your fingertips. It is a useful time to "window shop" and get a good impression of a potential vendor and what they are all about. Some people fall in love instantly and book a place, while others will talk and agree to set up an official appointment later. The Chattanooga Bridal Show also hosts a fashion show to give you an idea of some of the trends in Bridal wear.

In this year's program, the Top 10 Wedding Tips were included, as decided by Chattanooga Premier Bride. The condensed version is:
1. What is your "bridal style?"
2. Be sure to research the marriage liscense
3. Track the gifts received and thank you notes sent.
4.Pair up your OOT (out of town) guest with someone in town to help out.
5. Know your postage. Take your invitation to the post office
6. Make sure your ring is insured
7. Hire a videographer, even if you dont have it edited until later.
8. Talk to your friends so that you are a happy bachelorette and everyone is on the same page.
9. Do not get a facial the week of, unless you are a regular.
10. Keep in mind prom season when you are reserving your limo!

Be sure to check out www.ChattanoogaPremierBride.com and www.Chattanooga-BridalShow.com for complete vendor lists!

Oh, its summertime..

Hello All! I am sorry that I neglected you last week, things were busier than I thought they would be while I was in California. But I am back with a full palate of ideas and a refreshed mind. I wanted to start off July with a reminder of my past post's contest and let you know of another photography contest that is going on.

Don't forget to get your Love Story submissions in to Daisy Moffatt Photography by July 12th! Hopefully one of my readers will be the winner!

In case you haven't noticed, I wanted to mention that I have added another Daily Inspiration - classic bride. She has a wonderful blog that focuses around planning her upcoming wedding, and the posts and pictures are always something to take your breath away. Check out her site for a photography package contest in conjunction with Look Photography Look Photography is amazing at capturing details and would definitely be someone to consider if you were able to pay for traveling cost. They describe themselves as a "Husband and wife team that specializes in documentary, artistic wedding photography. Available for travel worldwide. 614.657.8831 - 937.390.3353, - look@lookphotography.net" Keep your eye on these guys, they have an amazing eye for detail.

I will leave you with pictures of the resort in California where I stayed. Wonderful staff at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa made my visit very relaxing, and the area of Indian Wells is defiantely breathtaking. With golf course, three pools and many restaurants, this resort would be a great place for a wedding or a honeymoon.